landscaping
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Desert Landscaping in Las Vegas: Beauty and Sustainability in the Desert
Las Vegas is known for its intense heat and arid environment, with summers often seeing temperatures above 100°F. For residents of this desert city, traditional, water-intensive landscaping is not only costly but often unsustainable. Desert landscaping, also known as xeriscaping, is a practical and visually appealing alternative that suits the unique environment of Las Vegas.…
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Installing Landscapes in Las Vegas During Winter
Installing landscapes in Las Vegas during winter can be a good strategy, as the cooler weather reduces plant stress and water demand. Here are some guidelines for winter landscape installation in the Las Vegas area that we follow and recommend to our clients: Choose Hardy Plants Opt for plants that are well-suited to the desert…
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Is That Pomegranate Shrub Dead?
It is winter and the pomegranate shrub that I planted last spring appears to be dead. The pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub. Thus, it may not be dead. What does deciduous mean? Wikipedia says: “In the fields of horticulture and botany, the term deciduous (/dɪˈsɪdjuːəs/; US:) means “falling off at maturity” and “tending to…
